Social Media for Educators- Twitter, Pinterest, Zite

Title: Social Media for Educators (Twitter, Pinterest, Zite, Flipboard)

ROOM: 101

While you don't have to join these services, it is a good idea so that you can see what they are, how they work, and if you like them! I highly suggest creating accounts at the following sites:

https://twitter.com/

http://www.pinterest.com/

https://flipboard.com/

If you have a mobile device, it might be helpful to download the Flipboard app since it is meant for mobile devices.

*Don't worry about creating an account at Zite. It was purchased by Flipboard and will be going away within a few months.

Presenter: Lori Sheldon

Description:

It's time to build or continue to build that PLN! Tapping into Social Media avenues, such as Twitter, Pinterest, Zite and Flipboard, can allow you to harness the power and collective knowledge of others, allowing to you work smarter. Find lesson ideas, locate other classrooms, students, and experts to connect with, keep current on the latest educational technology trends, access a global sounding board for your own ideas and so much more. We will be exploring these various social media tools, and others.

Outline of Presentation:

Introduction to the session and it's format
- Introduction of tools (What it is? How would I use it? How are others using it? Why would I want to use it? How would you use it to connect? How can you use it in the classroom?)
- Hands-on exploration time
Twitter
Pinterest/Educlipper
Zite/Flipboard
Wrapping it up - sharing out how YOU feel you can use these tools to connect to others. Tips or tricks from you. :)